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August 24, 2022

Five Indian women in politics who left a mark of their own

Source: East Coast Daily

KK Shailaja

In addition to serving as Kuthuparamba’s MLA, KK Shailaja served as Kerala’s minister of health and social justice. Her leadership during the COVID-19 outbreaks as Health Minister was highly praised. In Kerala, the state where the first coronavirus infection in India was detected, Shailaja demonstrated leadership in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic. The United Nations commended her work.

Jayalalithaa Jayaraman

Actress-turned-politician Jayalalithaa Jayaraman presided over Tamil Nadu for five terms as chief minister. She was referred to as Amma and served as the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).

Click here to read the full article published by East Coast Daily on 8 August 2022.

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East Coast Daily
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2022
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KK Shailaja

In addition to serving as Kuthuparamba’s MLA, KK Shailaja served as Kerala’s minister of health and social justice. Her leadership during the COVID-19 outbreaks as Health Minister was highly praised. In Kerala, the state where the first coronavirus infection in India was detected, Shailaja demonstrated leadership in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic. The United Nations commended her work.

Jayalalithaa Jayaraman

Actress-turned-politician Jayalalithaa Jayaraman presided over Tamil Nadu for five terms as chief minister. She was referred to as Amma and served as the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).

Click here to read the full article published by East Coast Daily on 8 August 2022.

Region
Publisher
East Coast Daily
Publication year
2022
Focus areas

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